CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM08 JUW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,545 mi
Last recorded110,545 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 JUW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 110,545 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 110,543 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 101,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 95,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 95,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 81,157 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 75,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 69,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 64,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,110 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 46,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM08 JUW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM08 JUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM08 JUW?

You can check the full history of SM08 JUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM08 JUW registered?

SM08 JUW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is SM08 JUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 JUW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM08 JUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM08 JUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.